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15 September 2026, 11:03 am
Gulu city schools recorded slow learner reporting as third term begins
By Walter Kidega and Ekel Bonny Daniel. Government schools in Gulu City have reported a slow return of learners as the third term of the school year begins, with school administrators attributing the low turnout mainly to financial challenges faced…
14 September 2026, 7:06 pm
Schools urge parents to work with administrations as term three begins
By Ronald Ssemagonja Schools across Uganda have opened for the third and final term of the 2026 academic year, with headteachers urging parents and school administrations to work together to ensure learners report on time and complete the term successfully.…
13 September 2026, 7:16 pm
Kyegegwa releases 2026 PLE mock results, six subcounties perform poorly
By Collins Ainomugisha The District Inspector of Schools for Kyegegwa, Kiiza Gorden, has listed several subcounties in the district that recorded the highest number of candidates who failed the 2026 PLE mock examinations. The subcounties include Kigambo, which recorded the highest…
12 September 2026, 5:06 pm
Private schools shine as Kole releases 2026 mock exam results
By Finellah Akullu Opio Private primary schools have dominated the 2026 Kole District Mock Examinations, outperforming government-aided institutions across the board. The results, officially released by the Kole District Examination Board (KODEB) at Okole Primary School, show private schools sweeping…
11 September 2026, 10:30 pm
Omoro district releases 2026 PLE mock results, decries poor performance
By Our Reporter Omoro District has officially released the 2026 PLE Mock results for 3,243 candidates, with leaders raising alarm over poor performance and declining education standards. The results were officially declared by District Chairperson Hon. Okot Andrew Obibi at…
11 September 2026, 4:39 pm
Okwerodot leaders order crackdown on parents over school absenteeism
By Baker Okello Leaders in Okwerodot Sub-county, Kole District, have resolved to launch a strict enforcement operation targeting parents and guardians who fail to send their school-age children back to school when the third term begins on September 14, 2026.…
11 September 2026, 3:51 pm
Over 1,000 Pupils at Risk as Aketo Primary School Appeals for Urgent Support
By Odongo Daniel and Ogolo Ian Smith Aketo Primary School in Apac District has appealed to the government, non-governmental organisations and other well-wishers for urgent assistance after a storm damaged the school’s infrastructure and destroyed learning materials. The storm struck…
11 September 2026, 10:27 am
Government Approves 2,790 Students for Higher Education Loans
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, has approved 2,790 students to benefit from the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic year. The announcement was made yesterday in Kampala by…
10 September 2026, 2:46 pm
27 pupils in Apac District attain first grade in 2026 mock exams
By Ogolo Ian Smith Only 27 pupils who sat the 2026 Mock Examinations in Apac District attained First Grade, according to results released on wednesday at Apac District Council Hall. A total of 2,027 candidates registered for the examinations this…
9 September 2026, 6:25 pm
Agago to arrest loitering children in school attendance campaign
By Geoffrey Okwong Agago District authorities have announced plans to arrest children found loitering in markets, trading centres and other public places during school hours as part of a new campaign aimed at improving school attendance. The campaign follows a…